Sunday Song:

I am sitting on my sofa in my front room, waiting for the rain to arrive, and eating noodles. I am blogging a bit later than usual because it is Sunday, and I don't have anything to do.  Well, as always, that isn't true, but I have no outside obligations which is very nice. I could go to see Tron, but I am not all that interested in leaving my house. It was another long night - something is going on with my sleeping patterns, but I am not stressing about it.

This all brings me to this Sunday's song.

As I write these posts, I spend quite a bit of time trying to figure out what to write about. It varies from day to day and mood to mood. I spend time brainstorming and trying to figure things out, but I never know if anyone else even cares about what I write.

This always brings me back to the songs that I keep just for me.

The one that I will always keep for my own benefit and use without sharing it with clients is Dar Williams' What Do You Hear in These Sounds? I love this song and listen to it when I get overwhelmed with the things that happen outside my home.

Another one that I love just for being what it is - Into the Unknown by Panic at the Disco. The Idina Menzel version in the film, Frozen II, is fine, but this version is mine! When it came on in the film, it struck a chord with me (pun intended), and I remained for the entire song as well as hurrying home and purchasing the soundtrack.

You're the Inspiration by Chicago is on my list of favorite songs. There are good reasons for this - all extramusical associations.

What are the songs that you keep to yourself for your use as a musical human?

Let me know in the comments.

Time to switch the laundry, start going through clothing options, and working on some home chores. Happy Sunday.

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